During his Prairie Home Companion show, Garrison Keilor would talk about Powdermilk Biscuits made by Norwegian bachelor farmers. As he noted, these biscuits are made of, “the whole wheat that gives shy persons the strength to get up and do what needs to be done.” Well, members of the Midcoast Maine community can take a […]
2021
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Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Bond will help close rural Maine’s broadband gap
The pandemic has made clear the importance of internet access – but nearly 50,000 Mainers have either a substandard connection or none at all.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: For equity and justice, it’s time to end sale of flavored tobacco in Maine
The survival of our LGBTQ youth depends on not selling harmful products targeted at kids and marginalized communities.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Writer mistakes hate speech for free speech
Re: “Letter to the editor: Rebuke of GOP legislator perpetuates ‘woke’ myths,” by Harry White (April 21, Page A11): Mr. White states that there is no such thing in America as hate speech, only free speech. He states that the term “woke” is a one-syllable replacement for the two-syllable word “stupid.” It is my opinion […]
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Scarborough Kiwanis donated blankets to children’s hospital
The Scarborough Kiwanis Club met to make fleece “no sew” blankets on April 16, which will be donated to the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital through Project Linus. The club includes funds for purchasing materials in its annual budget. Additional funds for this month’s project were donated by Ron Forest & Sons Fence Co. The club […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Give young people in state with the oldest population more input in Augusta
A new bill would create the Youth Impact Commission to inform and advise policymakers.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Ogunquit theater’s two-ticket minimum unfair to single fans
On April 2, you published an article about the upcoming season at the Ogunquit Playhouse. I love the Ogunquit Playhouse. I love Broadway. Before the pandemic, I saw about 70 shows a year in both Maine and New York. So, I am very sad that the Playhouse has decided to only sell pods of two […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Charter Commission candidate hopes to speak for city’s northern district
Portland’s northern district is a largely forgotten area of our city. Tucked a few miles away from the hustle and bustle of downtown, thousands of Portland residents live here. North Deering, Riverton and Deering Center are rich with trails, outdoor recreation, outstanding neighborhood restaurants, families and local schools. As a lifelong resident of District 5, […]